Closing date: Friday,
15 January 2016
15 January 2016
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Grants
Manager, Malawi Local Government Accountability and Performance (LGAP) Project
Manager, Malawi Local Government Accountability and Performance (LGAP) Project
Effective
with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is
recruiting applicants for the position of Grants Manager for the anticipated
USAID-funded Malawi LGAP Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to
improve local government performance & transparency, increase
engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen enabling
environment for decentralization.
with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is
recruiting applicants for the position of Grants Manager for the anticipated
USAID-funded Malawi LGAP Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to
improve local government performance & transparency, increase
engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen enabling
environment for decentralization.
GENERAL
Winrock
International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United
States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic
opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and
communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term
productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor
and disadvantaged of the world.
International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United
States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic
opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and
communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term
productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor
and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY
The
annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Excellent benefits.
annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants
should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current
resume and cover letter referencing Malawi LGAP Grants Manager by
January 15, 2016. Qualified Malawi nationals, and other nationalities,
especially those residing in East Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.
should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current
resume and cover letter referencing Malawi LGAP Grants Manager by
January 15, 2016. Qualified Malawi nationals, and other nationalities,
especially those residing in East Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Winrock
would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who
meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who
meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
POSITION
TITLE:
Grants Manager, Malawi LGAP Project
TITLE:
Grants Manager, Malawi LGAP Project
LOCATION: Malawi
DEPARTMENT: Civil Society &
Education
Education
REPORTS
TO:
Chief of Party, Malawi LGAP Project
TO:
Chief of Party, Malawi LGAP Project
Position
Summary
Summary
The
Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grants and procurement
processes and oversight components for a high-quality, results-oriented project
focused on improving local government performance & transparency. The
Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grants and procurement
processes and oversight components for a high-quality, results-oriented project
focused on improving local government performance & transparency. The
Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead
procurement related to small local grants component including assessment
and award of grants, bidding process according to USAID and Winrock
international procedures. Oversee the conceptualization, development, and
delivery of in-kind and cash grants packages to subgrantees. - Oversee
establishment of a fund that identifies and finances small-scale
infrastructure or development activities, such as market space
improvements or key community needs, to help the local government improve
service delivery and/or strengthen economic growth. - Work
with field staff to ensure proper bidding process and documentation for
all grant-related local purchases. - Coordinate
with the Chief of Party and Winrock Home Office Program Management on the
following tasks related to grant management: - Develop
requests for proposals to solicit grant proposals; - Provide
advisory support to grants recipients with finalization of project
descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements; - Draft
grant agreements with grants recipients; - Establish
effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project
implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning; - Ensure
financial management compliance among grantees - Grant
monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs. - Coordinate
with other members of the field team, particularly education and community
mobilization staff, to ensure timely delivery of appropriate grants items,
including technical assistance, and materials related to community
education needs. - Train
grantees on how to manage grants and small projects; - Develop
and maintain grants training manuals and materials; - Ensure
preparation of information on the status and results of projects
implementation for dissemination in mass media; - Identify
and share best practices of implementation and management of grants at
local and national levels; - Prepare
monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation; - Any
other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
